News & Brews Hall County

Sept. 15, 2025: Juvenile Court under the microscope

Reporter Nick Watson joins us to discuss an audit being performed in Hall County's juvenile court and a lawsuit filed by an attorney who works in juvenile court. Plus, learn about a new hospice facility now under construction in North Hall and the departure of Good News at Noon homeless shelter’s executive director.   Read the top 3 stories. [https://bit.ly/4meCOva]    Today will be our last episode for a while. If you’ve enjoyed News & Brews or have other thoughts on Times podcasts, please let us know at podcastadmin@gainesvilletimes.com [podcastadmin@gainesvilletimes.com].    Sign up to get News Alerts in your inbox or any of our other newsletters [https://gainesvilletimes.com/newsletters].  If you're not a subscriber, check out our plans [https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/order-tunnel/news-brews-subscribe-times/] so you have full access to local news in Gainesville and Hall County.

Sept. 8, 2025: A moratorium on high-density housing

Hall leaders hit the pause button that will slow high-density growth like apartments and even some subdivisions in Hall County for at least six months. On this episode, we break down what that means, how it will work and discuss the bigger picture of growth in Hall County. Plus, learn about a middle-of-the-night text message that spiraled into death threats and felony charges against a teen girl. Also, residents united against a gas station project in South Hall. Read the top stories. [https://bit.ly/45Y036k] Sign up to get News Alerts in your inbox or any of our other newsletters [https://gainesvilletimes.com/newsletters].  If you're not a subscriber, check out our plans [https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/order-tunnel/news-brews-subscribe-times/] so you have full access to local news in Gainesville and Hall County.  Mentioned in this episode: Lucky Goat Coffee Co. Wake Up Your Luck, Hall County! Lucky Goat Coffee [https://news-brews-hall-county.captivate.fm/luckygoat]

Sept. 1, 2025: Behind the headlines: The DOJ investigation involving Dr. Grunch

Local neurosurgeon Dr. Betsy Grunch, a renowned doctor and social media influencer, is named in an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice. On this episode, hear from the reporter who broke the story, what we know so far and peek behind the scenes at the work that goes into reporting a case like this.  Latest story on investigation [https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/news/health-care/highly-confidential-nghs-memo-reveals-new-details-about-doj-investigation-involving-renowned-gainesville-neurosurgeon-betsy-grunch/]  Our values [https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/about/times-gainesville-ga-who-we-are/]  The Top 3 stories last week: A new Kroger, a proposed $1.2 billion data center and a new location for a children’s museum.  Read the top 3 stories.  [https://bit.ly/45VkkcJ]        Sign up to get News Alerts in your inbox or any of our other newsletters [https://gainesvilletimes.com/newsletters].  If you're not a subscriber, check out our plans [https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/order-tunnel/news-brews-subscribe-times/] so you have full access to local news in Gainesville and Hall County.  Mentioned in this episode: Lucky Goat Coffee Co. Wake Up Your Luck, Hall County! Lucky Goat Coffee [https://news-brews-hall-county.captivate.fm/luckygoat]

Aug. 25, 2025: Local high schools, ranked

The Top 3 stories last week: Tracking down rumors about new Trader Joe’s locations, why the city of Flowery Branch is buying land and how homeless people could get jobs with Hall County thanks to a new partnership. Plus, we talk with reporter Ben Anderson about recently published rankings of local high schools. Read the top 3 stories [https://bit.ly/41iXCKe].       Sign up to get News Alerts in your inbox or any of our other newsletters [https://gainesvilletimes.com/newsletters].  If you're not a subscriber, check out our plans [https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/order-tunnel/news-brews-subscribe-times/] so you have full access to local news in Gainesville and Hall County.  Mentioned in this episode: Lucky Goat Coffee Co. Wake Up Your Luck, Hall County! Lucky Goat Coffee [https://news-brews-hall-county.captivate.fm/luckygoat]

Aug. 18, 2025: A sneak peek of Taken Too Soon

The Top 3 stories last week: A new seafood restaurant, a family's story of the crash that killed their loved one, plus news about a discount store opening. Read the top 3 stories [https://bit.ly/3JzsMa4].       Taken Too Soon: The Holly Fox Strickland Story [https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/news/taken-too-soon/taken-too-soon-season-2/] Sign up to get News Alerts in your inbox or any of our other newsletters [https://gainesvilletimes.com/newsletters].  If you're not a subscriber, check out our plans [https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/order-tunnel/news-brews-subscribe-times/] so you have full access to local news in Gainesville and Hall County.  Mentioned in this episode: Lucky Goat Coffee Co. Wake Up Your Luck, Hall County! Lucky Goat Coffee [https://news-brews-hall-county.captivate.fm/luckygoat]